S&G Test 1 Flashcards
Leading countries in sheep production
Australia, New Zealand, Russia, China
Leading states in sheep production
Texas, Cali, Wyoming, Colorado
1 AU = how many sheep
5 sheep
1 AU = how many goats
6 goats
Advantages of S&G production
quick return, lower investment, utilize forages not used by cattle, well adapted to dry weather, two products for sale.
Disadvantages of S&G production
predators, prejudice, perimeters, parasites.
Different classifications of breeds of sheep
Ewe, Ram, Dual, Hair
Ewe breeds
Merino, Rambouillet
Most wool sheep are what breed
Rambouillet
Rambouillet sheep
Excellent mothers, quality wool, long breeding season
Ram Breeds
Suffolk, Hampshire, Southdown
Dual purpose Breeds
Colombia,Dorset
Fine Wool
Delaine, Rambouillet, Debouillet
Medium wool
Hampshire, suffolk, Southdown, Columbia
Long Wool
Romney, Lincoln
Water requirement for a sheep/day
1 gallon
Worst disease for sheep
lack of nutrition
How much does wool grow?
1/4’‘/month 3 inches/year is desired
Fiber Counts
28< scratchy, 22> fine wool
Where is the best wool located
closer to the shoulder
How much do feeder lambs weigh
70 #